East Bay Rep. Eric Swalwell announces his candidacy for president, betting that pitching himself as an agent of generational change who understands the challenges working families face will set him apart ...

The Oakland A’s starters were 6-0 with a 1.16 ERA during the team’s last homestand and they’re now 0-3 with a 10.91 ERA on the current winless road trip after the Orioles thumped the Athletics 11-4, ...

Oakland center fielder Ramón Laureano wasn’t in the A’s lineup Monday against the Orioles because he was dealing with a slightly jammed right thumb. He is expected to be back in the lineup Tuesday at ...

Not only has Joe Biden still not apologized for allegedly invading the personal space of several women, he made light of the situation Friday. It’s a sign that he still doesn’t get it, one activist says.

Eleven Democratic senators on Monday opened an investigation into Juul’s marketing tactics to minors — adding to a growing chorus of regulators and legislators trying to clamp down on youth vaping and ...

Bay Area movie lovers know spring’s arrival also heralds the return of the SFFilm Festival, the region's preeminent annual showcase of filmmaking artistry and the longest-running film festival in North ...

George McCalman is a San Francisco artist who roams the Bay Area, relentlessly sketching, capturing the character of the events and people he sees. Here's an illustrated look at his observations in March.

In September, a Chronicle columnist encountered a homeless man passed out with needles around him on a Tenderloin sidewalk. How did he, one of 24,500 injection drug users in San Francisco, wind up that way? He and his family agreed over the next several months to share their story.

The Democratic National Committee shut out Fox News from its primary debates. Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Kamala Harris rejected invitations for a town hall on the network. Here’s why they are making a mistake.

It’s the most visited national park site in America. But those who explore the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, do their detective work and go the extra mile, can find overlooked gems. Here are the 10 best.